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NewsJune 13, 2012

<i>Video:</i> San Mateo Car Rental Tax Wins by Small Majority

After releasing the last update to the June 5 ballot in San Mateo County, Measure T won, with 50.09% of voters approving the 2.5% tax on the gross receipts of car rental businesses in unincorporated areas of the county, including the San Francisco International Airport.

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NewsJune 6, 2012

San Mateo County Car Rental Tax Measure Too Close to Call

According to the county’s semi-final ballot results, Measure T, which would impose a car rental business license tax in unincorporated areas of the county, is winning by 62 votes. All mail-in ballots are expected to be counted by the end of the week, if not early next week.

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NewsMay 24, 2012

New York Legislation Would Increase Minimum Financial Responsibility for Rented and Leased Vehicles

Another similar bill would make an across-the-board increase to MFR requirements of up to 500% more than currently required for all motor vehicles registered in the state.

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NewsMay 23, 2012

Canadian Government Says Residents Can Cross Border with U.S. Rental Car

A revision to the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (MVSA) will allow Canadian residents to temporarily import a U.S.-based rental vehicle for non-commercial purposes for a period up to 30 days.

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NewsMay 22, 2012

U.S., Israel Sign Agreement on Global Entry Program

The agreement means 'less of a wait time for all travelers,' the U.S. Travel Association says in its praise of the news.

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NewsMay 7, 2012

Sen. Boxer Urges Car Rental Majors to Sign Recall Pledge

Sen. Barbara Boxer of California sent letters to the four major car rental companies May 7, asking them to agree to a vehicle safety recall pledge.

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ArticlesMay 1, 2012

ACRA: Heed the Call for Legislative Change

At the 2012 Car Rental Show, Congressman Sam Graves encouraged us to get involved in legislation by contacting our Congress members. From the corporate level to small operators to individuals in the industry, we all need to take action.

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NewsApril 27, 2012

Disputes Tribunal in New Zealand Rules Car Rental Company Must Prove Damages

The case is what consumer advocates in the region are calling ‘a mark in the sand’ because it ruled that the company must have shown proof the vehicle underwent inspection prior to the rental in order to make the damage claim.

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NewsApril 16, 2012

U.S. Travel Association Supports President’s Recent Efforts in Visa Waiver Program

The U.S. Visa Waiver Program may benefit travelers from Brazil.

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NewsApril 11, 2012

Canton City Leaders Debate Tax for Rental Car Companies

The potential tax on three of Georgia’s rental car companies will be discussed in May.

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